In my college years, attaining independence became my primary goal. To me, independence meant being able to support myself. It seemed like I was working so hard toward one goal: getting a “good job.” For example, I thought a good job equaled full-time hours, decent...

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, but it is especially challenging if you are working to manage the holidays with an eating disorder. When you have an eating disorder, holiday foods and holiday events with food can be huge triggers. There are a lot of...

Dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, is all about finding balance in your life. It’s an excellent way to manage distressing emotions, negative behaviors, and interpersonal relationships. I have found my group to be very helpful for all kinds of people—from the...

Explore What’s Next is celebrating 2018 Buffalo Pride with the LGBTQ community and their allies this weekend! We are looking forward to watching the Pride Parade this Sunday, beginning at Elmwood Ave and Forest Ave, and ending at Elmwood Ave and Allen St....

Dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, is being used more and more by therapists across the board. Why? DBT works. It promotes new growth that you can see in your everyday life. It helps shift a person’s perspective toward acceptance. DBT teaches specific...